Jeffrey Wilkerson
Treasurer
Jeffrey Wilkerson, AICP, PP, is a licensed land use and transportation planner in New Jersey and an AICP-certified planner with the American Planning Association (APA) since 2011. He is also certified as a Professional Transportation Planner by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Currently, Jeffrey serves as the Performance Manager for the New Jersey Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), focusing on strategic planning and stewardship of transportation projects and programs for both FHWA-NJ and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
Previously, Jeffrey worked as a city planner for the City of Trenton, NJ, for 11 years. During his tenure, he developed key planning documents, including the city’s first comprehensive master plan. He updated the land development ordinance to address current land use needs, created a design handbook to implement complete streets for improved traffic safety, and established a comprehensive network of trails throughout Trenton. These experiences have deepened his understanding of the critical balance between transportation systems, infrastructure decisions, land use, and community safety.
Jeffrey has been actively involved with the American Planning Association New Jersey Chapter (APA-NJ) since 2009, serving in various roles, including Vice President of Membership Services and currently as Treasurer.
He holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University and a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Massachusetts.